Monika Brys
Dublin
Summary
Highly skilled professional with a strong foundation in analytical and quantitative aptitude, complemented by excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills, fostering collaboration and mentoring to develop managers and team members effectively. Known for high professional and personal standards, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks flexibly while managing multiple responsibilities against tight deadlines. Organised, thorough, and committed to delivering results with precision and excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2034
2034
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Department Manager
Penneys
Dublin
05.2018 - 02.2025
- September 2022- New store opening Tallaght
- June 2021 – Oracle/PSM Store Champion
- August/ September 2020 - International opportunity new store opening support in Warsaw as a Department manager
- Working alongside Assistant Manager in the running of the entire store
- Implementing style guides, flows, plannograms and cash points PLPs
- Preparing managers roster
- Worked closely with Human Resources to ensure accurate data entry
- Performs general clerical work including filing, archiving, copying, mailings
- Preparing Lodgements
- Key holder for lock ups and opening
- Tying in with Store Manager, setting up other managers and supervisors, making sure that the shop is ready for trade
- Going through reports and commercial information with other managers in my department and ensuring high standards are maintained
- Achieving budgets and working to constantly improve rankings
- Understand the market by monitoring the local area and competitor activity to maintain competitive advantage
- Minimise stock loss and ensure loss is within company limits
- Be fully aware of stock across departments and use available reports to ensure stock is displayed in line with sales and that best sellers are promoted
- Monitor the performance of new lines and replenish stock to ensure sufficient cover in multiple departments to deliver maximum sales performance
- Training staff and new managers in PSR, PSG, PSM
- Ensure everyone is following ISE and observe HSE procedure
Duty Manager
Home Store + More
Blanchardstown/Tallaght
08.2012 - 05.2018
- Daily paperwork including correspondence with head office
- Cash office duties including lodgements, cash handling
- Delegating daily tasks to employees and motivating of staff
- Ensuring the efficient running of the shop on a daily basis
- Managing staff for all the needed work to be done in a quick and safe manner
- Keeping the communication between staff and management
- Dealing with customer and/or staff issues
Education
IBAT Professional Diploma - Book-Keeping and Payroll
IBAT College Dublin
Frederick Street CampusEmployee Relations - undefined
Arthur Ryan House
Dublin, 1Management Skills - undefined
Arthur Ryan House
Dublin, 1Personal Effectiveness - Managing High Performance Teams
Manual Accounting and Payrolls - undefined
Finglas
Dublin, 11Master Degree Diploma - Law
University of Maria Curie- Sklodowska
01.2004 - 01.2009
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College Henryk Sienkiewicz
01.2000 - 01.2004
Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Quantitative aptitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Mentoring and developing managers
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work against deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- High professional and personal standards
- Organised
- Flexibility to prioritise and move between multiple tasks as required
Languages
English
Polish
Personal Information
Hobbies: Photography, Interior design, Merchandising
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Department Manager
Penneys
05.2018 - 02.2025
Duty Manager
Home Store + More
08.2012 - 05.2018
Master Degree Diploma - Law
University of Maria Curie- Sklodowska
01.2004 - 01.2009
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College Henryk Sienkiewicz
01.2000 - 01.2004
Employee Relations - undefined
Arthur Ryan House
Management Skills - undefined
Arthur Ryan House
Personal Effectiveness - Managing High Performance Teams
Manual Accounting and Payrolls - undefined
Finglas
IBAT Professional Diploma - Book-Keeping and Payroll
IBAT College Dublin
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